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Method Man
Method Man

Birth name

Clifford M. Smith

Also known as

Johnny Blaze, Ticallion Stallion, Shakwon, Methical

Born

March 2, 1971 (1971-03-02) (age 53)
Long Island, New York, U.S.

Origin

Staten Island, New York, U.S.

Genres

Hip hop

Occupations

Rapper, actor

Years active

1993-present

Labels

Def Jam Recordings

Associated acts

Wu-Tang Clan, Busta Rhymes, Def Squad, LL Cool J, Redman, The Notorious B.I.G.

Clifford M. Smith (born March 2, 1971), better known by his stage name Method Man, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man & Redman. He won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" with Mary J. Blige. He is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time and often does the hooks and choruses of hip hop songs.

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

  • 1994: Tical: Platinum
  • 1998: Tical 2000: Judgement Day: 3x Platinum
  • 2004: Tical 0: The Prequel : Platinum
  • 2006: 4:21... The Day After: Gold
  • 2015: The Meth Lab
  • 2018: Meth Lab Season 2: The Lithium

Collaborative albums[]

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